PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts. Non-AC-powered patient lift.

Reported: June 24, 2015 Initiated: March 20, 2015 #Z-1818-2015

Product Description

Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts. Non-AC-powered patient lift.

Reason for Recall

Complaints (including one reported death) allegedly of the lift arm drifting down suddenly. If the lift arm assembly is manually lifted, the actuator can become damaged and get stuck in the highest position. If a patient is lifted into the sling while the actuator is stuck, there is a potential risk of a free fall of the patient, resulting in minor or potentially catastrophic injuries.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Units Affected
24, 798
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- AE, AO, AR, AT, AU, AZ, BD, BE, BG, BH, BR, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CS, CZ, DE, DK, EG, ES, FI, FR, GR, HK, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, IN, IQ, IR, IS, IT, JO, JP, KR, KW, LB, LI, LT, LU, LV, MA, MT, MX, MY, NL, NO, NZ, OM, PH, PL, PT, QA, RO, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, SY, TH, TN, TR, TW, UK, US, VE, and ZA.
Location
Batesville, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts. Non-AC-powered patient lift.. Recalled by Hill-Rom, Inc.. Units affected: 24, 798.
Why was this product recalled?
Complaints (including one reported death) allegedly of the lift arm drifting down suddenly. If the lift arm assembly is manually lifted, the actuator can become damaged and get stuck in the highest position. If a patient is lifted into the sling while the actuator is stuck, there is a potential risk of a free fall of the patient, resulting in minor or potentially catastrophic injuries.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 24, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1818-2015.